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자전거

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Meaning and Usage

The word '자전거' means 'bicycle' in Korean. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation to refer to the two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedaling.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '자전거' when talking about transportation, exercise, or leisure activities. It is frequently used in sentences about riding, repairing, or buying bicycles.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 자전거를 타다: to ride a bicycle; the most common verb phrase with 자전거.
  • 자전거를 고치다: to repair a bicycle; used when discussing maintenance.
  • 자전거 도로: bicycle road; refers to bike lanes or paths.

Register and Politeness

'자전거' is a neutral noun suitable for all levels of formality. It can be used in casual and formal contexts without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '자전거' with '오토바이' (motorcycle). Remember, '자전거' is human-powered, while '오토바이' is motor-powered.

Example Sentences

나는 매일 자전거를 타고 학교에 간다.

Naneun maeil jajeongeoreul tago hakgyoe ganda.

I ride a bicycle to school every day.

자전거를 고치려면 공구가 필요하다.

Jajeongeoreul gochiryeomyeon gongguga piryoha da.

You need tools to repair a bicycle.

주말에 친구들과 자전거를 타러 공원에 갔다.

Jumare chingudeulgwa jajeongeoreul tareo gongwone gatda.

I went to the park to ride bicycles with my friends on the weekend.